Hanoi, Jan. 27 -- The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Vietnam have seen significant progress in recent years, with continued positive momentum in 2025, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the outset of the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) - Vietnam's biggest annual traditional celebration.

The ambassador attributed this progress to enhanced political dialogue between their leaders, underpinned by mutual trust. Notable milestones last year included Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, and his meetings with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 24, which provided a strong impe...